Chatham Art 2009 Nov 05-07, 09-14, 16-19, 9am-8pm Mon-Thur, 9am-4pm Fri-Sa, “Promise in Vision” showcases the work of 27 area artists, including Chris Spangler, Amanda Grieve, George King, Rosemary Buffington and many others. Opening reception Nov. 7, 2-4 p.m. For more info call 483-2713. Chatham Area Public Library, 600 E. Spruce, Chatham.
Chepik Closing Reception Nov 05, 6:30-8:30pm, Gallery talk by UIS Associate Professor Rosina Neginsky, personal friend of the artist and author of Sergei Chepik: Between East and West. Closing reception occurs together with the 2.2 release gala for Quiddity International Literary Journal which includes Sergei Chepik as a featured artist. Brinkerhoff Home, Benedictine campus.
Creative Images: Canvas and Glass Nov 18, 12-1:30pm, Architect and stained glass restoration expert, Ralls Melott, and IL State Museum curator Robert Sill. Free, $20 lunch. UIS Public Affairs Center Rooms C/D. To register visit www.uiaa.org/uis, or call 206-7395. University of Illinois at Springfield.
Crossing Over Nov 05-06, 09-12, 8am-4:30pm Mon-Fri, Free exhibit through Nov. 12 by ceramic artist Lori Evans of St. Charles. Upper floor of Menard Hall. LLCC James S. Murray Gallery.
Fine Arts Boutique Nov 06, 11am-7pm, Twenty area artists display and sell their artwork. Light refreshments and cash bar. Sponsored by Sangamon County Medical Society and Alliance Foundation to raise grant money to award to community organizations that promote better health. $15. For tickets or info call 726-7796. Panther Creek Country Club, 3001 Panther Creek Dr.
Hawker Photography Exhibit Nov 05-07, 10-14, 17-19, 10am-4pm Tue-Sat, SIU photographer Jim Hawker’s works on display. Open to public. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St.
Holiday Fine Arts and Crafts Nov 07-08, 10am-7:30pm Sat, 11am- 4pm Sun, Prairie Art Alliance juried artist members present Holiday Open House with fine arts and crafts including ceramics, fiber, jewelry, sculpture, glass, mixed media, painting and so much more. H.D. Smith Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St.
Hope for the Holidays Nov 07, 10am-5pm Sat and 12-4pm Sun, Juried Fine Art and Craft Fair with watercolor, pottery, jewelry, art glass, woodworking, handcrafted soap, wearable art, gourmet food and children’s art activities. For info call 546-6951. Hope Presbyterian Church, 2211 Wabash Ave.
Watercolor Exhibit and Reception Nov 07, 5:30-7:30pm, The Sangamon Watercolor Society welcomes the public to its next all-member watercolor exhibit and dessert reception. 3rd floor boardroom. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.
FILM & TELEVISION
Springfield/Central Illinois Film Commission Meeting Nov, 7-9pm, The Springfield/Central Illinois Film Commission has their meeting. Free, but food purchase requested. For more info, call 816-2117. Ginger Asian Bistro, 3100 W. White Oaks Dr.
War Letters: Stories of Courage, Longing and Sacrifice Nov 08, 2-3pm, See a PBS movie featuring letters from soldiers who participated in every American conflict from Revolution War to Persian Gulf War. Visitor Center Theater 1. For more info call 492- 4150. Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 413 S. Eighth St.
CHILDREN’S CORNER
Youth Discovery Challenge - Hands on Fun Nov 07, 9am-1pm, Children can make an art project, bounce a bubble, make a volcano or make their own snack. Free. For more information, call 753-6224. Lincoln Park, Fifth St and Sangamon Ave.
SCIENCE
Evening Science Lecture Nov 11, 7pm, Eric Drake, Hiawatha Nat’l Forest, Escanaba, Michigan presents “Investigating Early 20th Century Indian Logging Camps in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.” Free. For info call 785-0037 or 782-0061. Illinois State Museum Research & Collections Center, 1011 E. Ash St.
NATURE
Holiday Market at Lincoln Memorial Garden Nov 14-15, 9am-5pm Sat, 12-4pm Sun, Lincoln Memorial Garden Nature Center building. Free admission. Hand-crafted holiday decorations, garden gifts, jewelry, herbal products from Green Thoughts, wooden toys, books and much more. For more info call 529-1111 or e-mail at [email protected]. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr.
ENVIRONMENT
Beyond Lake II Nov 09, 5:30-7:30pm, The Illinois Humanities Council presents Vern Knapp, Director of the Center for Watershed Science at the Illinois State Water Survey; Dr. Robert Podlasek, Ph.D. Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Bradley University; and Peter S. Wenz, Ph.D. Professor of Philosophy and Legal Studies at the University of Illinois at Springfield (moderator). Free and open to public, reservations not required. For info visit www.prairie.org/OilandWater or call 312-422-5580. Dove Conference Center, Prairie Heart Institute, 619 E. Mason St.
BULLETIN BOARD
APL Pet Adoptions Nov 07-08, 10am-4pm Sat, 11am-4pm Sun, Animal Protective League’s annual holiday pet portrait promotion. $10 sitting fee. For appointment call 793-6737. All proceeds benefit APL, 544-7387.
Ansar Shrine Circus Nov 13-15, 7pm Fri, 11am, 3pm, 7:30pm Sat, 11:30am and 3:30pm Sun, $12-$5. Reserved seats at ticket master locations. General Admission seats only available at PCCC Box Office or shrine temple. For info call 788-8800. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plz.
Autumn Coin Show Nov 08, 9am-4pm, Central Illinois Numismatic Association’s annual show with 70 dealer tables. Free youth (16 and under) coin auction at 2pm. $1, children under 16 free. Northfield Inn Suites & Conference Center, 3280 Northfield Dr.
Dessert & Dazzle Nov 05, 7-9pm, Choreographed vocal entertainment by SHG students, complimentary gourmet desserts from Cafè Moxo and art displays from Springfield Art Association’s permanent gallery. SHG’s vocal music department and spring musical fundraiser. East Campus, 1200 W. Washington St. Free admission, donations during event. For info or to RSVP call 787-9732.
Dr. J. Richard Hackman Nov 10, 7pm, Dr. J. Richard Hackman, Edgar Pierce Professor of Social and Organization Psychology, Harvard University, and MacMurray College Alum, presents ‘What Makes for a Great Team’ Free lecture, open to public. For more info call 479-7027. MacMurray College McClelland Dining Hall, East College Ave, Jacksonville.
Festival of Trees Gala Nov 14, 7pm, Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and dessert. Black tie preferred. $85. For info visit the Web site or call 788-4301. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Avenue.
Fun With Words Spelling Bee Nov 06, 6:30-10pm, Junior League of Springfield’s nontraditional Spelling Bee Trivia Night including word games. Cash and door prizes, 50-50 raffle. Call 241- 6153 to reserve a table. President Abraham Lincoln Hotel & Conference Center, 701 E. Adams.
Giving and Pets in Need Trees Nov 06-19, 8am-6pm Mon-Sat, 11am- 4pm Sun, Through Dec. 19, Green View Nursery hosts a “Pets in Need Tree” and “Giving Tree” in support of underprivileged children and the APL. GreenView Nursery, 3000 W. Jefferson.
Graduate and Professional School Fair Nov 05, 11am-2pm, Over 30 graduate and professional schools from Illinois and the Midwest. Public Affairs Center Concourse. For more info call 206-6508 or e-mail [email protected]. University of Illinois at Springfield.
How Hungry is America? Nov 16, 5-6pm, Joel Berg has his eye on the growing number of people who are forced to wait on lines at food pantries across the nation-the modern breadline. Free. For more information, call 206- 6245 or e-mail [email protected]. Student Life Building Gym, UIS Campus, Springfield, University of Illinois at Springfield. India Night Nov 13, 6pm, Indian entertainment, dress and food by Asian Indian Women’s Organization. Live and silent auctions. $50. For info, call 787-6463 or purchase tickets at www.rmhcspringfield.org. Secret Recipes Reception Center, 3086 Normandy Rd.
LLCC Slammin’ Sweets Poetry Series Nov 10, 11am, Free event features Carlos Robson. Enjoy a sweet treat while slam poets of diverse backgrounds use tradition of spoken performance as a tool of free expression. Trutter Center. For more info, call 786-2789. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd.
Make a Hat in a Day Nov 14, 9am-3:30pm, A fun and inexpensive way to make holiday gifts. Bring your mother, daughter, friend. Participants will follow a simple knitting/crocheting pattern to make and felt a hat. Basic understanding of knitting/crocheting required. Bring your own yarn, needles, and lunch. Registration required, call 787-6927. Jubilee Farm, 6760 Old Jacksonville Rd.
Our Lady of Fatima Court Holiday Bazaar Nov 07, 9am-1pm, Baked goods, handmade items, and more. Refreshments, sandwiches and soups available for purchase. Two raffle prizes $100. St. Mary’s Hall, Route 104, Pawnee.
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